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Sean Casten is finalizing the purchase of a studio condo. Lauren Underwood is shopping for dishes and a desk.
As the suburbs' two rookie members of Congress head to Washington, they're prepping for one of the most monumental House sessions in …

NEW YORK ― The fight over New York City’s landmark bill to slash climate-changing pollution from big buildings began Tuesday at a marathon hearing where the real estate industry and its allies picked apart the legislation, criticizing its strict deadlines …

If Oregon lawmakers are going to pass legislation to address climate change, 2019 could very well be their year.
Such legislation has been floating around the capitol in one form or another for a decade. But it remains deeply controversial because of its …

3:35 PM 11/27/2018 | EnergyMichael Bastasch | Energy Editor
House lawmakers will unveil a carbon tax bill this week that critics have labeled “population control through taxation” because of a provision they see as a “backdoor two-child limit.” “ …

District residents may use less electricity but still see their power bills go up because of recent changes to pending climate legislation, according to environmental activists and some lawmakers. The sweeping bill is meant to transition the city to 100 …

After years of being dismissed and denigrated, climate change is back in the spotlight on Capitol Hill.
Weeks before the new Democratic majority even is sworn into office in the U.S. House of Representatives, climate change has soared to the top of the …

I read with absolute outrage the Dec. 9 IndyStar article, “Gender identity protections face legislative fight.” Why is this even a discussion? People with gender identity issues exist, with the key word being “people.” These are human beings who deserve …

An early draft of New York City’s landmark bill to cut climate-changing pollution from big buildings threatens to trigger rent hikes that could fracture the fragile alliance backing the legislation and upend a historic effort to shrink the carbon footprint …

Climate report, meet climate bill
A new report on climate change and its effects, both already-occurring and projected, dropped on Black Friday. The report comes from the federal government, and distinguishes itself from other recent warnings (such as that …

Speaking at the launch of its flagship report, the Global Status of CCS: 2018, in Katowice, Poland, the Global CCS Institute said the most recent and reputable information confirms that the world is way-off in meeting Paris targets and CCS must be deployed …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental activists are ramping up a pressure campaign designed to drum up Democratic support for a sweeping agenda to fight climate change, with the 2020 presidential campaign in their sights.
Hundreds of young demonstrators are …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental activists are ramping up a pressure campaign designed to drum up Democratic support for a sweeping agenda to fight climate change, with the 2020 presidential campaign in their sights.
Hundreds of young demonstrators are …

WASHINGTON —
Environmental activists are ramping up a pressure campaign designed to drum up Democratic support for a sweeping agenda to fight climate change, with the 2020 presidential campaign in their sights.
Hundreds of young demonstrators turned out …

December 10 at 4:57 PM Ted Halstead is chairman and chief executive of the Climate Leadership Council. As the United Nations climate conference enters the home stretch, a sense of gloom is setting in. Not only are global greenhouse gases projected to …

Protesters rally last June against President Trump’s decision to withdraw the Unites States from the Paris climate accord. Activists are seeking to elevate the issue of global warming.
Protesters rally last June against President Trump’s decision to …

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mark R Warren, University of Massachusetts Boston (THE CONVERSATION) Harsh and racially disparate discipline practices are widespread in …

The District would adopt one of the nation’s most aggressive plans to cut carbon emissions, aiming to use entirely renewable sources of energy for the city’s power grid just 14 years from now, under new legislation proposed by five D.C. Council members. …

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More than one person has said to me in recent weeks that they’ve stopped watching TV news and reading the news sections of their daily papers. “Too depressing,” is the usual comment. I won’t bother to list the depressing topics …

Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, D.C.— Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, is commending members of the U.S. Senate for passing the FIRST STEP …

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill that legalizes hemp; the bill is expected to be signed by the President soon. Against this backdrop, Fincom Investment Partners profiles a hemp company whose …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has issued the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) second Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for …

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FDA accused of delaying ban on the electrical device that uses pain to modify behavior.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it will ban a device that …

SMi Reports: Chief of International MilSatCom and other senior US DOD representatives briefing at the conference to discuss on Space Situational Awareness.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the US Air Force …

NY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This is the second report in a series of reviews of the crypto exchanges widely considered to be leaders in the field. In it, COR Index analyzes chief criteria used to select …

Program demonstrates how afterschool can impact early childhood literacy
TOPEKA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research demonstrates that the Kansas Reading Roadmap is a promising model for how schools and …

Bipartisan members of congress joined Iranian Americans from 40 states at a Congressional event to express support for protesters in Iran.
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bipartisan members of congress joined Iranian …

Human rights advocates braved freezing temperatures, gathering at the famous Lincoln Memorial to stand up and march for the rights of all.
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Human Rights …

Bipartisan members of congress joined Iranian Americans from 40 states at a Congressional event to express support for protesters in Iran.
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bipartisan lawmakers voice support for Iran …

FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colonel Fernando Guadalupe emphasizes the positive impact volunteering with local organizations has on communities. Apart from his regular Army service, he volunteers with …

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are pleased to confirm the Ottawa Region Book launch for Patrick Brown’s bestselling book TAKEDOWN.
It is your chance to meet and hear Mayor Patrick Brown speak about politics. …

Small town values and great customer service with nationwide reach.
GETTYSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the continued globalization of our retail shelves, there seems to be an ongoing challenge to find …

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is hosting a continuing legal education event on the Florida mental health law for defense attorneys next month.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

Paula Brunoro-Borokhov, tax attorney and international legal counsel, will serve tax lawyers that have been practicing for 10 years or less in California.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

American Fidelity Assurance Company once again made FORTUNE magazine’s and the Great Place to Work Institute’s Best Workplaces for Diversity list.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, USA, December 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Fidelity Assurance …

Drug-Free World Foundation launches Truth About Drugs campaign to educate on emerging threat of synthetic drugs
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, DC – The Foundation for a Drug-Free World announced its …